Dr. Ralph,confession means asking for forgiviness from God.Confessing our sins is mandantory,in our christian walk.
Because we all encounter small hidden sin each day,when we confess our sins God is gracious and pardons us, gives us strength,not to continue to sin.AND BE AWARE OF IT,IF ITS A SMALL SIN,NO MATTER SIS IS SIN.
Thats why i pray daily study the word,ask God for guiadance and directions in my life,to keep me on the right path.
So that i may not sin against God in any way,